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TEL0149 Issues Connecting to Chip (solved)

userHead Smartledore 2025-03-03 01:05:22 90 Views3 Replies

EDIT: As I was writing this I was able to resolve my issue, but will leave the solution here for others just in case. I've also made a couple recommendations for DFRobot's attention.
 

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Hi, 

 

I've purchased 5x TEL0149 Gravity: BLE Sensor Beacon and 1 x 6-in-1 USB to Serial Converter (https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2291.html).

 

I have NanoBeacon config tool working as well, and have previously used it to program Sparkfun devices. 

The issue is that when I attempt to connect to the Beacon, I get “failed to connect to the device” error. 

I've tried the following:
1. Change out wires (twice). 
2. Use a different beacon. 
3. Check for beacon power (it gets 3v).

4. Installed drivers direct from SiliconLabs.

SOLVED: I had the Rx and Tx pins switched. Rx should go to Tx and Tx to Rx.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. By default, the 6-in-1 Serial Converter arrives misconfigured, so I had to configure the switches as shown on the product page (first configuration listed). It would be helpful to add this information to the product wiki, as I'm sure many people will run into the same issue.

2. The wiring diagram on the wiki is a bit small and blurry - it should be larger and also explicitly state that Tx should go to Rx. I know it's a noob mistake, but there are lots of noobs like me out there :).

2025-03-03 10:02:14

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userHeadPic Jose.Davis
2025-03-03 10:01:57

It’s great you resolved your connection issue with the BLE Sensor Beacon! For others facing similar problems, try checking wire connections and ensuring power supply. DFRobot might consider enhancing user support for devices. Also, if you're looking to unwind, check out [url=https://snowrider-3d.io/]Snow Rider 3D[/url] for some thrilling snowboarding action!


 

userHeadPic Jose.Davis
2025-03-03 09:12:05

Thanks so much for sharing your awesome ideas—we’re super excited to hear what you think! Your feedback will help shape our future updates, and we’ll definitely pass it along to our team for detailed review. 

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